Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Monday, 17 August 2026 | 2:25

On Monday, 17 August 2026 | 2:25 at 2:25, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport and is now flying over Highcliffe-on-Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight has been in the air for 65 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 28 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 925 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESA
Helicopter: G-RESA

The helicopter G-RESA is used by the British Coastguard. The helicopter is deployed in search and rescue operations at sea, rescue operations involving ships or drilling platforms, patrols to prevent smuggling or piracy, environmental monitoring and disaster relief support.

Photo: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
30 miles
925 feet
dashboard average speed
28 mph
66 minutes
02:25
03:30:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Highcliffe-on-Sea, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole03:30

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Highcliffe-on-Sea, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole03:26

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New Milton, Hampshire03:16

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Barton on Sea, Hampshire03:10

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English Channel03:06

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Highcliffe-on-Sea, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole03:03

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English Channel02:40

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New Milton, Hampshire02:40

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Barton on Sea, Hampshire02:39

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New Forest, Hampshire02:39

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Milford on Sea, Hampshire02:38

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Keyhaven, Hampshire02:37

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Lymington, Hampshire02:37

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English Channel02:30

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Stubbington, Hampshire02:30

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Stubbington, Hampshire02:30

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire02:25